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The French population is overexposed to cadmium through food sources, according to a comprehensive report published Wednesday by the national environmental health agency. Cadmium is a toxic metal that is ubiquitous in the environment and can contaminate soil, water and air.
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) for Defence and International Security Studies in London. He examines the evolving dynamics between Washington and Tel Aviv in the context of the war on Iran, alongside Israel’s expanding military posture in Lebanon. The central observation is that while initial strategic alig...
The only person who managed to coax Daniel Day-Lewis out of his eight-year retirement was a certain Ronan Day-Lewis, whose début feature "Anemone" stars his father. Film critic Emma Jones tells us why a mesmerising Day-Lewis senior steals the show with the intensity of his performance.
The US announced it had sent on a 15-point peace plan to Iran, which Tehran has deemed 'excessive'. But what is the US's list of demands? There are some indications: sanction relief, a rollback of Iran's nuclear programme, the monitoring by the IAEA of that programme, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and an end to support for proxies. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle takes a look at the latest develo...
At least 21 Kenyan counties have been affected by floods since their start in March, raising concerns over public safety, infrastructure damage and growing humanitarian needs. According to authorities, over 34,000 people have been displaced. The capital, Nairobi, has been particularly hit. Although the governor has urgently launched operations to clear drainage systems, residents say the severe fl...
Ghana and the European Union on March 25 signed their first formal defence partnership. It has also signed a similar agreement with Iceland and Australia. It comes as Ghana tries to prevent a spillover of increased attacks from groups backed by Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in the region. FRANCE 24's Justice Baidoo tells us what the partnership entails, from Accra.
In one of the largest daytime air strikes since the start of the war, #Russia launched nearly 1,000 drones at various sites in #Ukraine on March 24. The raids claimed several lives and caused damage in various cities, hundreds of kilometres from the front line.
Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Ulrik Pram Gad, Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies. He observes a political landscape marked less by decisive outcomes and more by fragmentation and negotiation. Electoral erosion among traditional parties continues, yet not uniformly, leaving space for incumbency without dominance. Strategic timing, shaped by temporary sur...
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety has released alarming call to the government to lower the levels of cadmium found in food. Compared to other EU nations, cadmium levels in France are two to three times higher. Not only that, but level shave nearly doubled in the past decade, with over 47% of people having dangerous quantities of cadmium in their bodies.
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety has released alarming call to the government to lower the levels of cadmium found in food. Compared to other EU nations, cadmium levels in France are two to three times higher. Not only that, but level shave nearly doubled in the past decade, with over 47% of people having dangerous quantities of cadmium in their bodies.
This Wednesday is International Waffle Day – a celebration for waffle lovers everywhere, but particularly here in France, where les gaufres are a particular fan favourite. We're focusing on a very particular kind of waffle, one that's not big and puffy like the ones you might find in Belgium. These waffles come from the northern French town of Lille and the bakery Meert. Gregori Pillegand, Meert's...
Before financial markets opened in the United States on March 25, the US president stepped back from a threat to target Iranian energy sites. But 15 minutes before Trump's statement, thousands of oil contracts were traded - meaning anyone who placed bet on crude prices dropping would have made a lot of money. It's raising questions on if anyone acted on insider knowledge.
A jury in New Mexico found on March 25 that the social media giant's platforms are harmful to children’s mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty. The trial is the first of several to be held in 2026 regarding social media child safety. The New Mexico jury found that the tech giant knowingly misled users when it came to child safety, and chose 'growth and profit' first, as FRANCE 24's Wass...
The energy crisis over the Iran war has left some countries glad they've added more renewables, while others are doubling down on fossil fuels. But first: oil prices fall on hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, while suspicions swirl over potential insider trading on Trump administration policies.
The author of a new book has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how the Larzac protests in France from 1971 became a modern-day template for demonstrations across the world. The protests began after the French government announced a huge extension of a military base on the Larzac plateau, referring to the farmers living there as "a few peasants" in "French Siberia". This sparked much anger, and residents e...
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on March 25 submitted her government's resignation to the king after her three-party coalition suffered a large defeat in a general election. She could survive a third term but will have to negotiate a deal with the 'kingmaker', Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and his centrist party. Whereas her role in dealing with Donald Trump's ambitions ove...
Iran has received a US plan to pause the war in the Middle East, officials said on March 25 — a proposal sent even as Washington deploys paratroopers and more Marines to the region. Tehran did not confirm receiving the plan and publicly dismissed Washington's diplomatic efforts. For FRANCE 24's Philip Turle, a lot of aspects of those negotiations remain unclear: how far have they gone, who is the ...
Donald Trump says he has a 15-point plan that has been offered to Iran to bring an end to the war. But details remain vague and Trump's claims of progress in talks have been dismissed by Tehran. The US is hoping that talks hosted by Pakistan will be able to facilitate a settlement. But Washington is still keeping its military options open, with US media reporting that at least 3,000 airborne troop...
Social Democrat Mette Frederiksen has said she is "ready to assume" the role of Prime Minister of Denmark again, despite her party's significant setback in March 25's parliamentary elections, which saw the left-wing bloc win the most votes but lack a majority. With 21.9% of the vote, the Social Democrats reached their lowest level since 1903, far from the 27.5% they achieved in 2022.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine in broad daylight on March 25, firing hundreds of drones into the territory. It comes after Russia fired nearly 1,000 drones in a 24-hour period, killing a total of eight people across the country. This record attack had hit Lviv's historic centre and residential houses in the west of the country.
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, March 25: Papers discuss Donald Trump's 15-point plan and the US's "fog of diplomacy". Could it be staged for the global markets? Also: brick workers are coerced into selling their kidneys in Pakistan. Finally, Democrat Emily Gregory wins the hotly contested race for the Florida House in a "Mar-a-Lago flip".
The first of three humanitarian aid boats carrying activists and crucial goods has arrived in Cuba from Mexico as groups around the world mobilize to supply the Cuban people with aid amid a US imposed fuel blockade. As fuel supplies run dry, the island has been experiencing widespread blackouts, and the country's crumbling infrastructure is nearing a breaking point.
A jury in the US state of New Mexico determined on March 25, that Meta misled consumers over safety and enabled harm against users especially children, hiding what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms. The company which owns WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook must pay a penalty of $375 million. The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. A Meta spoke...
A FRANCE 24 team visited the Palestinian camp of Bourj el-Barajneh in the heart of Beirut’s southern suburbs, which are frequently struck by Israeli airstrikes. Yet here, many people say they have little choice but to stay. Bourj el-Barajneh was established in 1948 after Palestinians were forced to leave their homes in what became known as the Nakba (‘catastrophe’). Palestinian refugee camps in Le...
Moscow fired nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine in 24 hours, as it starts is spring offensive. One damaged an energy facility on the region of Chernihiv, leaving close to 150,000 consumers in the city and its surroundings without power. Russia's air defences also downed nearly 400 incoming Ukrainian drones, making it the largest reported overnight attack on Russian regions and Crimea since the start o...
In Lebanon, despite ongoing strikes and insecurity, some schools have chosen to remain open. In Beirut, a school located near the southern suburbs regularly targeted continues to welcome students, while others attend classes remotely. How do you teach and learn amidst a war? FRANCE 24's Serge Berberi and Renée Davis went to meet parents and students - and found some answers.
The United States is ramping up its military presence in the Middle East even more, despite the US having reportedly sent a 15-point peace plan to Tehran. There are plans to send soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to support operations against Iran, according to US media reports. They would join thousands of Marines due to arrive in the region by March 25.
Shiite Persians make up 51 percent of Iran's population. Yet communities like the Azeris, Kurds, Balochs and Arabs also number in the millions. Historically, they have often been ignored or mistreated by the regime in Tehran, both under the shah and the Islamic Republic. These ethnic minorities could play a role in the current conflict raging in the Middle East. FRANCE 24's David Gilbert and Flore...
Cancer nurse turned archbishop Sarah Mullally will be enthroned Wednesday as the first woman to lead the Church of England. The archbishop of Canterbury also serves as spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, grouping together some 100 million members.
The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to end the Middle East war. After Trump said talks were ongoing between Washington and Tehran, Pakistani officials said that the White House had sent a 15-point peace plan to Iran - yet Tehran has dismissed the idea of negotiating with the US. Meanwhile, US media reported that at least 1,000 troops are to deploy to the Middle East. Although it could b...
